It is supposed that on 31-12-20012, the sundry debtors are amounted to Rs. 40,000. On the basis of past experience, it is estimated that 5 % of the sundry debtors are doubtful. It is also suppose that during the year 2013 actual bad debts were Rs. 1,600. What entry will pass to create provision for doubtful debts?

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